On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became law and requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to a worker’s known limitations that are related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation would cause the employer an undue hardship. The PWFA applies to all federal and state employers …
Sixth Circuit Announces Stricter Standard for Sending Notice in FLSA Collective Actions
A recent court opinion from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals clarified an important point of law concerning the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), specifically what “showing … is necessary for a district court to facilitate notice of an FLSA suit to employees who were not originally parties” to the lawsuit. This case, Clark v. A&L …